全新版大学英语听说教程3-Unit-8.ppt

Listening Speaking III LISTENING SPEAKING III EXPERIENCING ENGLISH Unit 8 Technology Unit 8 Technology Unit Overview In this unit students listen to extracts about technology. Students have an opportunity to talk about problems they have had with technology, and to discuss the pros and cons of computer games and other high-tech entertainment. Unit 8 Technology Warm up Listening Task Real World Listening Interaction Link Warm up Warm Up Focus Students will review and expand their vocabulary related to pros and cons of technology. This vocabulary is useful for talking about: security, viruses, violations of privacy, addictive qualities of technology, and convenience of computers. Warm up Preview What are some popular high-tech products? How many of you have your own computer? Video games? An iPod? What do you think this unit is about? Warm up Check Vocabulary Knowledge identity theft = when someone steals your identity information and uses it to buy things with your credit cards virus = a program that damages your computer incompatible = not able to work well together clogged up = stuck or stopped from too much of something spam = unwanted and unasked-for e-mail messages update = a new version of something Warm up Warm Up Read this magazine article about modern technology. Write the missing words and phrases. Warm up MODERN TECHNOLOGY: FRIEND OR FOE? Modern technology has made our lives easier. But have we traded convenience for danger? Let’s take a look at the dark side of technology: Warm up Warm Up Now listen and check. Warm up Pair Work What do you think of the high-tech products? Do you view them as friends or foes? Why? Listening Task Listening Task Focus What problems do these people have with their computers? Why is the speaker complaining about computers? Which statement do you think the speaker would agree with? Listening Task Preparation Question Look at the pictures. What problems do these